Scuba Diving
I used to be an avid scuba diver until it became to much of an effort to pick up a weight belt. From my experience post-op and remembering my diving days it will probably be a more enjoyable experience.
My heart rate and respitory rate has slowed won quite a bit since losing the bulk of my weight. This would mean that I would probably get more bottom time per tank. Obviously the loss of fat will effect your bouancy and the need for as much weight. I used to require over 30 pounds of weight now I could probably manage around 25. With proper exercise you will become more flexible as the amount of mass that is required to move is less.
I have to sons and have told my wife that when they are old enough we will be taking it up. She might even enjoy it.
My heart rate and respitory rate has slowed won quite a bit since losing the bulk of my weight. This would mean that I would probably get more bottom time per tank. Obviously the loss of fat will effect your bouancy and the need for as much weight. I used to require over 30 pounds of weight now I could probably manage around 25. With proper exercise you will become more flexible as the amount of mass that is required to move is less.
I have to sons and have told my wife that when they are old enough we will be taking it up. She might even enjoy it.
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
I absolutely loved diving when I was in better shape. Now I'd probably use a whole tank of air just to get to 60ft. I guess I am wondering if this surgery has any affect on nitrogen absorbtion. I had DCS a couple years ago and I dont want to go through that again. Not that DCS kept me out of the water! But its always great to hear other's experience and I hope that WLS won't keep me from diving, and that, like you said, the weight loss will surely make diving easier!
Since you breathe the air the malabsorbtion aspect won't affect your nitrogen absorbtion. Having less fat will, you will probably off gas faster (as if we need help with off gassing after surgery).
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04